Accession Number | ERR/69/0228/VN |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white |
Physical description | Black & white |
Maker |
Errington, William Alexander (Bill) |
Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial This item is licensed under CC BY-NC |
Vung Tau, South Vietnam. 1969-04. During a five day tour of Australian troop locations in ...
Description
Vung Tau, South Vietnam. 1969-04. During a five day tour of Australian troop locations in Vietnam, the Minister for the Army, Phillip Lynch, is shown the commemorative plaque at the Harold Holt Memorial Pool at the 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (1ALSG) by the Assistant Director of Amenities and Welfare, Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Graham Thompson of Point Piper, NSW. In the background is the Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr R. L. Harry, and the Commander of 1ALSG Lt Col John Stevenson of Campbell, ACT. The pool, donated by the NSW Sportsmen's Appeal, is part of the recreational facilities at the base.